JAN 8
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TOON'S BAR & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
3857 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed
15 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 60F, CHEESE AT 58F AND HAMBURGERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE AND SEAL PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JAN 272025PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RAPAINT/REPLACE SHELVING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NP COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMOLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ANAD MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BIGOPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
MAR 192024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
MAR 122024FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2024
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR TO GO CONTAINER HOLDER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF PEELED TIN FOIL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-26-23 REPORT #2570287NOT CORRECTED. #10-: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.#55- NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 262023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINNKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDNG PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
FEB 222022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
FEB 152022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
FEB 262021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER AND AT THE FAR END DRY STORAGE ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HUD, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JUL 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDDER." ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violationsDETAILS
4. PROPER USE OF RESTRICTION AND EXCLUSION
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED COOK NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORAGE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 142018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
JUN 112018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-18,REPORT# 2176669. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090. TODAY 6-11-18 STILL NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT POTABLE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
JUN 42018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2018
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR
JUN 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 182016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INDIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR
AUG 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
OCT 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND AN UN-OPENED PACKAGE OF CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM INSIDE THE SHIELD.
JUN 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND AN OLD CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CUTTING BOARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE RESERVOR IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH A BLACK SPOTTED SUBSTANCE. THE AREA SOILED WAS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE SODA GUN HOLDERS SOILED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 162013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.(i.e.CHECK VALVES)
AUG 152011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP INTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO FIX A PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074084-16 ****PLUMBER ON SIDE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,INSULATION EXPOSED,IN BASEMENT AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH IN FREZEER IN PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD(KITCHEN).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WATER PIPE,ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES(BAR AREA).ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,MUST BE REMOVED,UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALSO WELD LAST COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER LEAKING FROM OUTER SEAMS) NEXT TO COOLER IN 1ST PREP AREA.
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